The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Passport is the official international travel document issued to Chinese citizens who have the right of abode in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and hold Hong Kong permanent identity cards.
The full name of the passport as it appears on the front cover is "Hong Kong Special Administrative Region People"s Republic of China Passport".History
The issuing of Hong Kong SAR Passports began on 1 July 1997, following the transfer of sovereignty over the territory from the United Kingdom to the People"s Republic of China. (For more information, see Transfer of the sovereignty of Hong Kong).
Chinese citizens who have right of abode (ROA) in the HKSAR and who hold Hong Kong permanent resident identity cards, whether or not they are holders of the British National (Overseas) or Hong Kong Hong Kong Certificate of Identity or other travel documents, are eligible to apply for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) passport.
Under the Basic Law of Hong Kong, the government of the Hong Kong SAR is responsible for immigration control in the region. The document is issued by the Immigration Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region under the authorisation of the Central People"s Government (or the State Council). It is distinct from other types of passports issued to citizens of the People"s Republic of China who are not residents of Hong Kong or Macao, and allows Chinese citizens residing in Hong Kong visa-free entry to numerous countries.
Hong Kong official travel documents prior to 1997 included the Hong Kong Certificate of Identity, and the British Dependent Territories citizens Passport .
Eligibility and application
The eligibility criteria for application for a HKSAR passport include:
* Chinese citizenship
* Permanent residency in the HKSAR
* A valid Hong Kong permanent identity card.
Application can be made in person or by post to the immigration department in Hong Kong. Overseas applications are also possible through a Chinese embassy or consulate-general. Documents to be enclosed are:
* The application form (ID843), duly completed and signed
* Photostat copy of your Hong Kong permanent identity card (only the side with the holder"s personal particulars and photograph);
* One recent colour photograph (please see photograph requirements);
* A completed mailing label (ID839).
Fees as of 19 June 2006:
* For persons 16 years of age or over (Validity of passport is 10 years) - 32 pages - HK$ 370
* For persons under 16 years of age (Validity of passport is 5 years) - 32 pages - HK$ 185
Usage and restrictions
Visas are not required for Hong Kong SAR passport holders visiting countries such as the United Kingdom and other member states of the European Union, Japan and Canada. Hong Kong SAR passport holders are able to visit 134 countries & territories either visa-free or visa on arrival.
Hong Kong SAR Passport holders, are also able to enjoy diplomatic agreements signed between the PRC and other nations. For example, Nepalese tourist visas are free for both Chinese and Hong Kong SAR passport holders.
As Hong Kong allows visa-free entry for travelers from many countries, passport holders are eligible to be issued free visas at the Jordanian, Egyptian and Turkish borders while citizens of most nations need to pay from 10 to 30 USD for the entry stamps.
Just as for holders of British National (Overseas) passports, the authorities of Taiwan issue special landing permits for HKSAR passport holders visiting Taiwan. See Entry Permit of HK and Macao Residents (Republic of China on Taiwan)
As traveling to the mainland or to Macao would constitute internal travel, HKSAR passports are not used for that purpose. For such trips to the mainland, a Home Return Permit would be used. Normally, permanent residents of Hong Kong (regardless of nationality) will be granted visa-free entry of one year into Macao on production of their Hong Kong Permanent Identity cards.
Illegal transfer of HKSAR passport(s) is a criminal offence in Hong Kong. Any person who is guilty of the offence shall be liable to imprisonment for 14 years and to a fine of HK$150,000.
Electronic passport
The electronic HKSAR Passport was introduced in February 2007. Application begins on 5 Feb 2007.
Data included in the contactless chip of the passport:
* Name in Chinese and English
* Nationality
* Sex
* Date of birth
* Place of birth
* Permanent identity card number
* Facial image
* Passport number
* Date of issue
* Date of expiry
* Issuing authority
Previous versions of the passport
First Version (1997-2002)
The first version of the HKSAR Passport was issued from 1 July 1997 until 31 Dec 2002. It was then replaced by the second version passport.
Second Version (2003-2007)
Starting from 1 Jan 2003, the second version of the passport was introduced with enhanced security features. Optical variable ink was used to print the words "HKSAR" along the periphery of the photo and "IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT, HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION" of the "Issuing authority" column on the personal data page.
Features
Cover
The cover of the HKSAR passport is dark blue in colour with the national emblem of the People"s Republic of China in gold. The word Passport in Chinese and English are found below the crest. Above are the words Hong Kong Special Administrative Region People"s Republic of China in Chinese (traditional characters) and English.
Size The passport size is 125 mm X 88 mm. There are currently 2 types of passports: a 32 page ordinary passport, and a 48 page passport.
Inside
The passport is designed for machine readable format for immigration control points equipped with machine reading facilities.
Personal data is recorded on the last page of the passport, which is covered with a security laminate. Details include:
* Surname and Given Names: in Chinese (above) and English (below)
* Nationality: "CHINESE"
* Sex: denoted as "M" (male) or "F" (female)
* Place of birth: if born in China- name of province/autonomous region/municipality/SAR; if born outside China- name of country/region
* Dates of birth, issuance and expiry: displayed in the format DD-MM-YY
* Authority (of issue): "IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT, HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION"
The logo of the HKSAR is printed in optically variable ink is placed to the right of the photograph. A larger bauhinia also appears to the left of the photograph.
The colour of the logos will change when viewed at an angle. A fluorescent bauhinia appears on the personal data page when viewed under ultra-violet light.
Languages
The data page as well as the note requesting entry are printed in Chinese and English.
Passport Note
Most passports contain a note from the issuing state that is addressed to the authorities of all other states, identifying the bearer as a citizen of that state and requesting that he or she be allowed to pass and be treated according to international norms. In HKSAR passports, the passport note is contained right behind the front cover, which states in Chinese (Traditional characters) and English:
中華人民共和國外交部請各國軍政機關對持照人予以通行的便利和必要的協助
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People"s Republic of China requests all civil and military authorities of foreign countries to allow the bearer of this passport to pass freely and afford assistance in case of need.
Consular protection
As PRC citizens, those traveling on HKSAR passports are entitled to the consular protection of PRC government officials overseas. However, it is not uncommon for PRC authorities overseas to offer consular assistance to PRC citizens of Hong Kong origin traveling on their British National (Overseas) passports. See also British consular protection enjoyed by BN(O) passport holders outside the PRC and the UK.
Visa-free access for HKSAR passports
Around 134 countries and territories/regions throughout the world from the list below have granted the privilege of visa-free access or visa-on-arrival to HKSAR passport holders (134 countries and territories claimed by Immigration Department of Hong Kong as of 14 February 2007):
Asia
* Bahrain Bahrain 14 days or determined on arrival
* Cambodia Cambodia 1 month (visa granted upon arrival)
* Indonesia Indonesia 30 days
* Iran Iran 7 days only (visa will be issued on arrival)
* Iraq Iraq (visa will be issued only at Erbil International Airport on arrival)
* Israel Israel 90 days
* Japan Japan 90 days
* Jordan Jordan (determined on arrival)
* South Korea Republic of Korea 30 days
* Lebanon Lebanon (determined on arrival)
* People"s Republic of ChinaPeople"s Republic of China
o People"s Republic of China Mainland China not acceptable to use HKSAR passport to enter/exit People"s Republic of China
+ People"s Republic of China Tibet Autonomous Region (HKSAR passport in conjunction with Home Visit Permit)[citation needed]
o Macau Macau 7 days (Travellers from Hong Kong can stay in Macau for 1 year if they hold a Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card. However, if travellers choose to solely use HKSAR passport to enter Macau, the purpose of such visit must be transit to a destination other than Mainland China, and only 7-day stay shall be granted.)
* Republic of China Republic of China (Taiwan) Travellers enter Taiwan with a special entry permit, in conjunction with the HKSAR passport. See Entry Permit of HK and Macao Residents (Republic of China on Taiwan)
* Malaysia Malaysia 30 days
* Maldives Maldives 30 days
* Mongolia Mongolia 14 days
* Nepal Nepal 60 days
* Oman Oman 30 days
* Pakistan Pakistan 30 days (business purpose)
* Philippines Philippines 14 days
* Qatar Qatar 21 days
* Singapore Singapore 30 days
* Sri Lanka Sri Lanka 30 days
* Thailand Thailand 30 days
* East Timor Timor-Leste 30 days
* Turkey Turkey 90 days
* United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates 60 days
* Yemen Yemen 30 days
Europe
* Andorra Andorra 90 days
* Armenia Armenia 21 days (visa granted upon arrival at Yerevan Zvartnots Airport only)[6]
* Austria Austria 90 days
* Azerbaijan Azerbaijan 30 days (visa granted upon arrival)
* Belgium Belgium 90 days
* Bulgaria Bulgaria 90 days
* Croatia Croatia 90 days
* Cyprus Cyprus 3 months
* Czech Republic Czech Republic 90 days
* Denmark Denmark 90 days
* Estonia Estonia 90 days
* Faroe Islands Faroe Islands 90 days
* France France 90 days
* Finland Finland 90 days
* Georgia (country) Georgia (visa can be obtained at the airport)
* Germany Germany 90 days
* Gibraltar Gibraltar 90 days
* Greece Greece 90 days
* Hungary Hungary 90 days
* Republic of Ireland Ireland 90 days
* Iceland Iceland 90 days
* Italy Italy 90 days
* Latvia Latvia 90 days
* Liechtenstein Liechtenstein 90 days
* Lithuania Lithuania 90 days
* Luxembourg Luxembourg 90 days
* Malta Malta 3 months
* Monaco Monaco 90 days
* Netherlands Netherlands 90 days
* Norway Norway 90 days
* Poland Poland 90 days
* Portugal Portugal 90 days
* Romania Romania 90 days
* San Marino San Marino 90 days
* Slovakia Slovakia 90 days
* Slovenia Slovenia 90 days
* Spain Spain 90 days
* Sweden Sweden 90 days
* Switzerland Switzerland 90 days
* Vatican City Vatican City (same as Italy)
* United Kingdom United Kingdom 6 months
Americas
* Canada Canada 6 months
* Brazil Brazil 90 days
* Aruba Aruba 90 days
* Guadeloupe Guadeloupe 90 days
* French Guiana French Guiana 90 days
* British Virgin Islands British Virgin Islands 90 days
* Martinique Martinique 90 days
* Chile Chile 90 days
* Saint Pierre and Miquelon Saint Pierre and Miquelon 90 days
* Mexico Mexico 90 days
* Dominica Dominica 21 days
* Peru Peru 90 days
* Anguilla Anguilla 90 days
* Argentina Argentina 90 days
* The Bahamas Bahamas 30 days
* Belize Belize 30 days
* Bermuda Bermuda 6 months
* Cayman Islands Cayman Islands 30 days
* Colombia Colombia 90 days
* Ecuador Ecuador 90 days
* Falkland Islands Falkland Islands 6 months
* Greenland Greenland 90 days
* Jamaica Jamaica 30 days
* Montserrat Montserrat 90 days
* Netherlands Antilles Netherlands Antilles 90 days
* Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Kitts and Nevis 90 days
* Saint Lucia Saint Lucia 28 days
* Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 30 days
* Suriname Suriname 120 days
* Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago 90 days
* Turks and Caicos Islands Turks and Caicos Islands 30 days
* Uruguay Uruguay 90 days
* Venezuela Venezuela 90 days
*
o Grenada Grenada 3 months
o Nicaragua Nicaragua 30 days
Africa
* Morocco Morocco 30 days
* South Africa South Africa 30 days
* Egypt Egypt 30 days
* Réunion Réunion 90 days
* Cape Verde Cape Verde 90 days
* Mali Mali 30 days
* Mayotte Mayotte 90 days
* Namibia Namibia 90 days
* Tanzania Tanzania 90 days
* Benin Benin 30 days
* Botswana Botswana 90 days
* Burkina Faso Burkina Faso 14 days
* Burundi Burundi (determined on arrival)
* Central African Republic Central African Republic (determined on arrival)
* Republic of the Congo Republic of the Congo 15 days
* Djibouti Djibouti (determined on arrival)
* Ethiopia Ethiopia 90 days
* Lesotho Lesotho 14 days
* Mauritius Mauritius 6 months
* Niger Niger (determined on arrival)
* Rwanda Rwanda 90 days
* Tunisia Tunisia 90 days
* Uganda Uganda 6 months
* Zimbabwe Zimbabwe 6 months
* Seychelles Seychelles 30 days
*
o Comoros Comoros (visa issued upon arrival)
o Kenya Kenya (visa is also possible issued on arrival)
o Malawi Malawi (visa obtained at Lilongwe Int. Airport on arrival)
o Mozambique Mozambique (visa can be obtained on arrival for touristic purpose)
o Togo Togo 7 days (visa issued on arrival)
Oceania and others
* Kiribati Kiribati 30 days
* Samoa Samoa 60 days
* Wallis and Futuna Wallis and Futuna 90 days
* French Polynesia French Polynesia 30 days
* French Southern and Antarctic Lands French Southern and Antarctic Lands 90 days
* Saint Helena Saint Helena 90 days
* Cook Islands Cook Islands 31 days
* Marshall Islands Marshall Islands (determined on arrival)
* Federated States of Micronesia FS Micronesia 30 days
* Niue Niue 30 days
* Tuvalu Tuvalu 6 months
* Vanuatu Vanuatu 30 days
* New Zealand New Zealand 3 months
* Northern Mariana Islands Northern Mariana Islands 30 days
* Palau Palau 30 days
* Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea 60 days
*
o Australia Australia Electronic Travel Authority
o Norfolk Island Norfolk Island (requirements similar to Australia)
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